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Mental Health Technician Trainee

Company

State of Illinois

Address , Centralia, 62801, Il
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $3,328 - $3,868 a month
Expires 2023-10-07
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 01/10/2023
Closing Date/Time: 09/11/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,328 - $3,868 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 50
Plan/BU: RC009

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.


While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in eligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.


Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-74-22386

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. The incumbent will, for a period of time from six and not to exceed twelve months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Conducts activities and programs and escorting of individuals to participate in the receipt of community services. Attends formal classes for instruction in the basic elements of nursing practices and techniques and to gain an elementary understanding of the causes, nature, treatment and habilitation of mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintains a safe, clean and orderly unit by performing general housekeeping tasks, such as spot mopping, cleaning spills, wiping tables and making of beds and lifting up 50 pounds.
  • Observes the technical staff in the general performance of technical duties carried out within a unit/cottage related to resident’s general care and management in compliance of residents’ rehabilitation plan.
  • Receives training in techniques of observation of residents, reports on their behavior and interacts with them in a positive manner.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
  • For a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training in caring for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  • Requires ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program.
  • Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the Individual or others.
  • Requires the ability to travel.
  • Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
  • Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Work Hours: 24/7 Variable Shifts
Work Location: 1535 W McCord St Centralia, IL 62801-5805

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Developmental Center

Training Unit
Agency Contact: [email protected]

Job Family: Health Services; Social Services


About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.


As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • A Pension Program
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
  • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.


The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: